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Friday, January 14, 2011

Parisien Working Dogs

Foret Noire Salon de The,9" x 11"

Something you see all over Paris are working dogs...

They are guarding bistros... And cafes - have you seen this little hard worker on the corner of rue de Buci? He's (she?) always there... Double guards on duty watching the girls go by...Is that allowed? A chic Marais shop dog guards from the inside...The night watchman on patrol!He's eyeballed me. Uh oh... This hound is guarding her mistress' baguettes.Don't touch/ne touche pas! An antique watch dog... Goyard has this fausse metal hound on offer... More and more NO DOGS allowed signs in Paris...

A French mademoiselle might be just the ticket, even if she's guarding a store. Please keep an eye out for me. I'm looking for a dame to share my sunset years. She must be a sharp dresser!OzziePS Walkies tomorrow at dawn! Wear your mittens.

I so much like the way you put your posts together! I also like the fact that you find a theme or an inspiration around you, which to me speaks volumes about your artistic soul and the empowerment it brings to see beauty all around you. Thank you for your beautiful posts.

I LOVE your blog! I own Rue Lafayette in St. Louis, I'm not sure where you are but if you are near pls let me know. My chef is Marc Felix ( www.marcfelix.com ) our food, coffee, ambiance & shop are amazing! I used to be the designer for Levis in SF and went to paris every yr i love it! Long story i am in St Louis now & since i cant be in Paris, i brought it to me! Hope to meet you!Araceli

From a table at the Buci Cafe, we love to watch that little dog patrolling the sidewalks and streets. He/she seems quite happy to have other doggies visit his/her cafe too:-) Always enjoy your posts, Carol.

I love that pink bag of baguettes next to the dog. I do like dogs, but I must say I am definitely more of a cat person :) Actually, I have a confession. Sometimes when I'm walking home and a big dog barks at me, I yelled out "clébard!!" However, those dogs look very sweet and not deserving of my shouts.

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Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
My Mom taught me watercolors at 5 and I'm still at it. Now I live by the Seine on l'Ile Saint-Louis. Do consider subscribing to my Paris letters and maps on Etsy and enjoy a taste of Paris in your mailbox every month to savor with a hot chocolate and croissant. I paint Paris dreams.